Calandrinia pickeringii
“Pink Purslane”
GROUNDCOVER TO 50cm ACROSSSmall graceful herb with bright green, narrow fleshy leaves to 5cm long. Slender stems to 20cm tall bear delicate, rich pink flowers from spring to autumn. Can be short lived but will self-seed readily in gravelly soils. A widespread but uncommon species that grows naturally in rock crevices.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Groundcover |
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Habitat | Dry Sclerophyll Forest |
| Features | |
| Drought Tolerant Species, Frost Tolerant Plants, Hanging Basket Plants, Rockery Plants, Sandstone or Shale Area Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Dalby and surrounds, Ipswich area | |
